Date Old-Fashioned Recipe

Name: Date Old-Fashioned
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 15 dates; 1 750-ml bottle bourbon; 1 pound dark, sweet cherries (preferably fresh, but frozen is okay); 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1 small cinnamon stick; 3 1/2 tablespoons brandy; 1 orange; 2 brandied or maraschino cherries; 3 dashes Angostura bitters; 2 1/2 ounces (5 tablespoons) date-infused bourbon

Servings: persons

15 dates
1 750-ml bottle bourbon
1 pound dark, sweet cherries (preferably fresh, but frozen is okay)
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 small cinnamon stick
3 1/2 tablespoons brandy
1 orange
2 brandied or maraschino cherries
3 dashes Angostura bitters
2 1/2 ounces (5 tablespoons) date-infused bourbon

1
Infuse the bourbon: in a jar fitted with a lid, combine the dates and bourbon.
2
Cover tightly and store in a dark place for 2 to 4 weeks.
3
(The longer it sits, the sweeter it becomes.)
4
Strain, then pour through a coffee filter for clarity.
5
Store in a sealed bottle or jar until ready to use.
6
Make the brandied cherries (optional): wash and pit the cherries.
7
In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, 2 1/2 tablespoons water, lemon juice and cinnamon stick.
8
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, add the cherries and simmer for 3 minutes.
9
Remove from the heat, discard the cinnamon stick and stir in the brandy.
10
Cool.
11
Store in a sealed jar and refrigerate until ready to use.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 15 dates, 1 750-ml bottle bourbon, 1 pound dark, sweet cherries (preferably fresh, but frozen is okay), 2 tablespoons sugar, and more.

Yes, Date Old-Fashioned falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Date Old-Fashioned

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